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The Jazz Singer

1927·89 min

The Jazz Singer

Directed by Alan Crosland

DramaMusic

A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer. This is the first full length feature film to use synchronized sound, and is the original film musical.

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Jakie Rabinowitz

Mary Dale

Cantor Rabinowitz

Eugenie Besserer

Sara Rabinowitz

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Otto Lederer

Moisha Yudelson

Young Jakie Rabinowitz

Harry Lee

Yossele Rosenblatt

Cantor Rosenblatt

William Demarest

Buster Billings (uncredited)

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Agent (uncredited)

Dillings (uncredited)

Make-Up Man (uncredited)

Doctor (uncredited)

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Levi (uncredited)

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Chorus Girl (uncredited)

Moey (uncredited)

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What is The Jazz Singer about?

The Jazz Singer (1927) is about a young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer. This is the first full length feature film to use synchronized sound, and is the original film musical.

Who directed The Jazz Singer?

Alan Crosland directed The Jazz Singer (1927).

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